threat-intel White House bans foreign-made equipment for power generation over cyber backdoor concerns The White House has issued an executive order banning the acquisition of foreign-made equipment for power generation above 69,000 volts, citing concerns about potential cyber backdoors and malicious access by foreign governments. This follows a series of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including water u… The Record · 2d ago High IRRUCHcybersecuritycritical infrastructurestate-sponsored hacking
threat-intel UK government seeks powers to secretly block risky tech suppliers The UK government is seeking new powers to secretly block technology suppliers deemed to pose a national security risk, particularly to critical sectors like energy, water, and transport. These powers, modeled after thos… The Record · 5d ago High UKnational securitycybersecurityvendor risk
threat-intel US sanctions Iranian cyber actors as UK discloses power plant attack The U.S. has sanctioned several Iranian nationals linked to a hacking operation targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, following a recent cyberattack on a small power plant in the UK. This escalation highlights Iran's c… The Record · 5d ago High IRUNUKcyberattackcritical infrastructureiran
threat-intel ⚡ Weekly Recap: AI-Powered PLC Attacks, GitLab Attacks, Stripe Key Leaks and More This week saw a surge in high-impact cyberattacks and vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing sophistication and speed of threat actors. AI is now being weaponized to craft exploit scripts targeting Siemens PLCs, wh… The Hacker News · 6d ago High CVE-2026-19478CVE-2021-27101CVE-2023-34362UNRUvulnerabilitysupply-chainransomware
threat-intel NSA, FBI warns of hackers using AI-generated tools in attacks on critical infrastructure technology The NSA and FBI have issued an urgent warning about a growing threat where hackers are utilizing AI-generated exploit scripts to target critical infrastructure organizations, specifically focusing on Siemens S7 Series PL… The Record · Aug 19, 2026 High IRplccybersecurityai
threat-intel Novel Private APN Pivot Let Hackers Sabotage Second Polish Energy Facility Polish CERT has revealed a second, parallel cyberattack targeting a smaller CHP plant supplying heat to 50,000 residents, utilizing a novel private APN attack vector. The attack, attributed to Russian APT group Sandworm,… SecurityWeek · Aug 10, 2026 High PLicsindustrial control systemsprivate apn
threat-intel Andy Burnham signals continuity on UK cyber policy, reappoints minister despite scrapping ministry Following a government reshuffle, UK cybersecurity minister Liz Lloyd has been reappointed to her role, maintaining continuity on the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. The government has reorganized departments, splitt… The Record · Jul 24, 2026 Medium UKcybersecurityukcyber policy
threat-intel Anthropic's AI Finds Bugs. IBM Bets $5B It Can Fix Them. This article reports on a significant investment by IBM and Red Hat into Project Lightwell, a new service designed to address the growing challenge of securing open-source software supply chains. Driven by Anthropic's My… Dark Reading · Jul 2, 2026 High USaivulnerabilityopen source
threat-intel China-Linked Group Targets Southeast Asia Critical Systems A China-linked cyber threat group, CL-STA-1062 (formerly UAT-7237), has been targeting critical infrastructure providers in Southeast Asia over the past year, deploying a new backdoor tool called TinyRCT. The group has s… Dark Reading · Jul 1, 2026 High CNMYTHchinaaptbackdoor
threat-intel Iran Signed a Ceasefire — Its Hackers Didn't This Dark Reading article discusses the ongoing cyber warfare between Iran and the United States, highlighting a significant loophole in international conflict rules. Following a ceasefire extension, U.S. agencies warned… Dark Reading · Jun 8, 2026 High IRUSIScyberwarfarecritical infrastructureiran
threat-intel This month in security with Tony Anscombe – May 2026 edition In May 2026, Poland experienced cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems at water treatment facilities, mirroring attacks against the Polish energy sector. Simultaneously, a previously unknown group conducted a… WeLiveSecurity · May 29, 2026 Medium PLicscyberattacksai
